Catcher's single lifts Yankees to 2-1 win

10:44 PM,
Jun. 9, 2013

Yankees right fielder Ichiro Suzuki rounds third base to score the winning run in the ninth inning.

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The Yankees did not have to let Chris Stewart bat on Sunday. Two outs in the ninth inning, tie score with the go-ahead run in scoring position, and there were several more accomplished options on the bench.

A three-time All-Star, a left-handed hitter with the second-most RBI on the team and a standout rookie were each waiting for a chance to pinch hit, but manager Joe Girardi stuck with the defensive catcher who, until six weeks ago, had never been an everyday player.